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Avery County Sheriff offers reminders for a safe Independence Day holiday
NEWLAND — According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission in 2023, there were an estimated 10,200 fireworks-related injuries and 11 fireworks-related deaths in 2022. Avery County Sheriff Mike Henley hopes to encourage the public to keep themselves and their families safe while celebrating our nation’s independence this week. You can help to reduce the number of fireworks-related injuries by following these basic safety tips: Research city/county ordinances and...
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